EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods ̢Winsted Conn" a tackle retail

̢Winsted Conn" a tackle retail shop for which Sam produced rods

This rod was quite popular there and he finally sent one to me to offer up for sale here

Originally built and sold as a one-tip rod as there is no accommodation for a second tip in the gray cloth bag

and the spool width is 1"

The smooth brass foot  measures approximately 3 1/2" in length

EF Payne Fly Rod 9'6" 2/2 #8/9 Salmon and Steelhead Rods ̢Winsted Conn" a tackle retailAn EF Payne bamboo fly rod, 9'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #8 or #9 line. 6. 7 ounces. A 1950's rod with a perfection stripper and "Sold by Abercrombie and Fitch" die stamp. Fast action rod. Near mint condition having seen little use. Medium flame cane with brown wraps with purple edges on all an extra yellow, purple, at the keeper and male ferrule. Perfection stripper and bronze snakes with minimal wear. The varnish is